Lolibrary Features Guide
(still in progress) Intro here
Waist Types
Please note that natural/normal waist garments do not require any special tagging. If you are unsure of the waist height, go by either the brand’s description, ask a fellow Lolibrarian, or use your best judgement.
Empire Waist
The skirt starts directly after the bust, or even before the bust ends. May be described as a babydoll cut. Not to be confused with the “Underbust” feature tag, which describes items such as JSKs or corsets featuring a U shaped open front that does not cover the bust at all.
High Waist
The waist is higher than the natural waist, but not directly under the bust. Corset skirts, or any skirt with a tall waistband should be tagged with this feature as well.
Dropped Waist
The waist sits lower than the natural waist, making the torso appear elongated. Common in salopettes.
Shirring Types
Shirring (シャーリング)is the gathering of fabric via rows of elastic, allowing items made from non-stretch fabrics to easily stretch to accommodate a range of sizes.
Full Shirring
The shirring goes all the way around the garment continuously at the bust, waist or both.
Back Shirring
Shirring across the whole back from one side seam to the other. Typically no zipper.
Partial Shirring
There is a panel of shirring that is less than half of the garment. Frequently paired with corset lacing (dresses) and waist ties (skirts) for more flexibility / to hide the shirring panel. Partially shirred dresses may often feature a side zipper.
No Shirring
There is no elastic in the bust or waist of the garment. May still be adjustable via corset lacing.
Sleeve Types/Details
All entries for OPs, blouses, cutsews, coats, boleros and cardigans should be tagged with at least one sleeve type, as applicable.
Short Sleeves
Sleeves that end at elbow height or above.
Long Sleeves
Sleeves that end below elbow length, and are not better categorized as princess or kimono sleeves.
Kimono Sleeves
Sleeves that have a large chunk of cloth attached to the end like a Kimono. May be more broadly applied to Yukata-style sleeves or any with a large amount of fabric attached to the end that do not count as princess sleeves.
Detachable Sleeves
Any garment with short sleeves that have a detachable longer sleeve. For ease of searching, detachable sleeve items should not also be tagged as long and/or short sleeves. These items may often have more than one type of cuff (see right).
Princess Sleeves
Sleeves that begin fitted like a typical long-sleeve, but then flare out towards the bottom, often into lots of wide ruffles. Very flowy, will probably knock over your tea if you're not careful.
No Sleeves
Exactly that; a typically-sleeved garment type designed in a sleeveless way. Please note that this should not apply to items such as vests or JSKs for which it would typically be redundant. Items described by the brand as a "Sleeveless OP" are typically recategorized into the JSK section, at the Lolibrarian's discretion.
Buttoned Cuffs
Sleeve, pant, or wrist cuffs that close with one or more buttons.
Elasticized Cuffs
Sleeve, pant or wrist cuffs that stretch to fit via elastic.
Collar Types/Details
Halter Neckline
Fabric from the front of the garment ties or fastens behind the neck. Commonly found in vests, but can be found in most garment types, including in the form of extra halter-style straps on otherwise standard-necked dresses. Not to be confused with neck ties (see below).
High Neck Collar
Tall collar that covers all or part of the neck, similar to a turtleneck style but typically with button closures.
Jabot
A cascade of layered lace or ruffles at the neck, often detachable.
Peter Pan Collar
round collar that comes in at the middle like a sideways letter B
Removable Collar
Any collar that fully detaches in some way.
Sailor Collar
V shaped front, square back, usually has stripes. Like a school uniform or our good pal Sailor Moon.
Neck ties
Thin straps that make an X at the neck and tie behind the head. Usually paired with a square neckline. These are the lolita-specific X-shaped straps only. Not for men’s neckties or bowties.
